Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Greedy, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, green shirt, and white tie. She has slicked back silver hair. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Beatrice isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Beatrice was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and sports empty pouches on his belt. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson blue hat.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Butcher. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to protect his home

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Nature, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Silk rope. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Hourglass.

Description: This woman wears bulky green painted plate armor, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Darkwood Buckler.